Receipts
USDA's own comparison2 ton sold · 152 ton at the prior sale (Aug 24) · 26 ton a year ago (Sep 2).
Reporter comment USDA
As filedCompared to last week, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Blend large bales sold steady to 25.00 higher, with small bales selling sharply higher at 20.00-50.00 higher. Large bales of Grass Hay sold in a tiered market, with Orchard and Timothy grass hays selling 10.00-20.00 higher, and Orchard/Timothy blends selling steady to 15.00 lower. Small bales of hay sold mostly steady to 15.00 lower, with Premium quality bales of Timothy hay selling with good demand. Large bales of straw sold mostly 5.00 higher with no comparison for small bales. Corn Fodder sold steady to 25.00 higher. Buyer attendance was moderate, with heavy supply and moderate to good demand. All prices are considered FOB, although a 10 mile local delivery is typically provided.
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 135/ton | 13.95 |
| Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 140/ton | 4.12 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 170–250/ton | 30.19 |
| Small Square | — | — | 210–225/ton | 4.70 |
| Supreme |
| Small Square | — | — | 390–415/ton | 2.77 |
Orchard/Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Fair |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 130–145/ton | 17.27 |
| Small Square | — | — | 170/ton | 2.71 |
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 150–205/ton | 30.74 |
| Small Square | — | — | 270/ton | 1.93 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 240/ton | 4.83 |
| Small Square | — | — | 310–370/ton | 6.36 |
Orchard Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 170–175/ton | 19.59 |
| Small Square | — | — | 180/ton | 8.98 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 240/ton | 4.58 |
| Small Square | — | — | 310/ton | 2.73 |
Alfalfa
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Round | — | — | 190/ton | 9.56 |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 200–240/ton | 10.12 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 270/ton | 8.99 |
| Small Square | — | — | 345–400/ton | 5.72 |
Timothy Grass
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| Good |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 180/ton | 6.54 |
| Premium |
| Large Square 3x4 | — | — | 230–240/ton | 14.22 |
| Small Square | — | — | 340–370/ton | 4.28 |
Corn Stalk
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 115–145/ton | 9.06 |
Oat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 90/ton | 1.10 |
Wheat
By quality and package| Package | Grade | Market | Price | Quantity |
|---|
| N/A |
| Large Square | — | — | 115–160/ton | 26.10 |
| Small Square | — | — | 125–190/ton | 6.59 |